Nashville-based, but originally from the Colorado Rocky Mountains, singer-songwriter Arily Michele just released her first song of the year, “Komorebi”. The song is the first taste of what’s to come on her upcoming album. Known for blending soulful vocals with dreamy synth soundscapes, Arily delivers a song that feels like floating in warm sunlight.
“Komorebi” takes its name from a Japanese word that describes sunlight shining through tree leaves. Arily says she’s always loved the idea and wanted to capture it in music, and with this song, she did just that.
The lyrics paint a picture of a Rocky Mountain sunset—golden light fading over places like Fairplay, Leadville, and Mount Elbert. It’s about slowing down, holding onto perfect moments, and finding beauty in the middle of life’s chaos. Lyrics like “The arrow of time is sluggish and heavy, but it still marches onwards” remind you that time moves on, even when you want it to stop.
At its core, the song is a love letter to nature, connection, and living in the moment. The repeated line “Stay wild, choose love, forever isn’t long enough” feels like both a personal mantra and an invitation to listeners.
With “Komorebi”, Arily Michele gives us three minutes of calm in a busy world.